A-Rod: I want to win a World Series
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Feb 20, 2008 
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The Really Long Meeting is underway. The Yankees won’t get on the field until 11.
Talked to two Yankees beforehand: Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez. Cano said that he will miss Larry Bowa. It was Bowa who helped make Cano, working with him on defense and staying on him not to get lazy.
“I spoke to him two weeks ago and asked me how much I weighed,” Cano said, laughing.
Girardi is going to keep a close eye on Cano, as will Kevin Long. Bow’s not the first coach to bust chops on a young player.
A-Rod did a session with the television guys then the print and radio people. It was too short because he actually gave good answers. A short recap: He’s not talking to Scott Boras, who is still his agent. He has never used PEDs. He wants to win a World Series. He wants to finish his career as a Yankee. John Rocker was lying about that meeting with doctors in Texas.
Back in a bit with the A-Rod audio.
Note to A-Rod:
Dearest A-Rod,
All of the New York fans would like to see you win a World Series as well. Preferably this year and a few years thereafter.
Sincerely,
Ray
raymagnetic,
Thanks for reminding A- Rod we’d all like that.
I’m feelin giddy right now for a middle aged geezer. I just managed to get 2 tix to the last home game of the year. It will be a sad day,but I’ve spent so many hours in the Stadium that I’m happy to get a chance to say goodbye.
The more I see ARod, the more I like him. Because he is NOT a prototypical masher, he strikes out a fair amount and he doesn’t have a great batting eye, I always thought he was overrated. But while he is far from the most dangerous hitter around, he is indeed, a great all around ballplayer.
Last year I paid special attention to his baserunning, which was just outstanding. His ability to read to ball off the bat and get great jumps off a base is outstanding. His judgement on the basepaths is really great.
And now we are getting to see how he takes care of his body. Because of this, he should be productive for much of his contract. If he doesn’t get injured, we will see all kinds of records fall. I hope the fans can appreciate him while he is still in his prime years. He is a monument waiting to happen.
Drive – you got tickets to Game 4 of the World Series? (J/K)
He wants to win a World Series? What a shocker… what player doesn’t? :rolleyes:
Pete, your title for this entry has got to rank up there on the Understatement of the Century list.
Doesn’t surprise me in the least that he’s still not talking to Boras. What I don’t understand is why he keeps Boras on as his agent.
OYF, I always enjoy your analysis, and I agree on ARod. One exception/question: if he is far from the most dangerous hitter around, who is more dangerous?
welcome back Arod. Seems each year Arod seems more comfortable, good to see.
I’m so glas Arod’s a yankee. Too ad he can’t fire Boras.